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CUBS CHARITIES RAISES MORE THAN $390,000 IN 9TH ANNUAL RACE TO WRIGLEY
Approximately 6,300 runners and walkers took to the streets of Lakeview for Saturday morning’s annual Race to Wrigley presented by Athletico. The 5K race began at the corner of Clark and Addison with participants finishing through the stadium’s ground level concourse under the famed Wrigley Field marquee.
The pre-race warm- up was led by Biggest Loser Season 14 winner Danni Allen, who guided participants through a series of exercises and stretches. Chicago Cubs owner Laura Ricketts took to the stage to welcome everyone and former Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago patient, Diana Greiner, sang the National Anthem. Both Ricketts and Allen served as official race starters.
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Participants were encouraged to fundraise for prizes and those who raised over $1,000 ran a post-race victory lap around the warning track inside Wrigley Field. The top fundraising team honors went to Zakk Attakk and the top individual fundraiser was Melissa Carrier West. In total, participants’ personal fundraising proceeds totaled approximately $65,000 with the race itself drawing more than $325,000 benefitting Cubs Charities and Lurie Children’s.
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“This is our ninth year for this race and we are incredibly grateful for fans’ generosity and their show of support,” remarked Laura Ricketts.
Cubs Charities harnesses the passion of Cubs fans to improve the lives of children and families across Chicago and beyond. The goal is to provide increased access to sports opportunities and target improvements in health, fitness and education for those at risk. Cubs Charities supports the most effective non-profits and programs across the Chicagoland area. Since its official incorporation in 1986, Cubs Charities and Cubs Care, a McCormick Foundation fund, together have donated more than $25 million to Chicago area nonprofit programs and organizations. Cubs Charities is committed to creating and supporting quality programs that positively impact youth and families in Chicago. Grants and programs are made possible through fundraising events like the Race to Wrigley. www.cubscharities.com
